[Hiring] Internal Audit Senior Associate @Vantage Data Centers

Role Description

The Senior Internal Audit Associate, Global is responsible for evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control environment. This role partners closely with business leaders to identify operational risks, assess process effectiveness, recommend practical control improvements, and drive sustainable business performance.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to management, helping the organization strengthen accountability, decision-making, and operational discipline while supporting strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance, Financial Risk & Controls
  • Assess the design and effectiveness of business processes, governance structures, and financial control activities.
  • Evaluate organizational risks by performing walkthroughs and partner with management to identify mitigation strategies.
  • Assess whether key business objectives are supported by appropriate controls, monitoring activities, and accountability mechanisms.
  • Assess the effectiveness of management review controls and monitoring activities.
  • Identify gaps in process ownership, segregation of duties, policy compliance, and management oversight.
  • Provide practical recommendations that strengthen the overall control environment while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Evaluate the alignment of risks, controls, policies, procedures, and management reporting.
  • Promote awareness of risk management and sound control practices throughout the organization.
  • Assist management in embedding sustainable controls into day-to-day business operations.
• Operational Audits & Advisory Reviews
  • Lead and execute risk-based operational audits across business functions.
  • Review business processes to identify opportunities for enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
  • Evaluate management's ability to monitor performance and respond to emerging risks.
  • Analyze business operations and identify root causes of control gaps and process breakdowns.
  • Facilitate discussions with leadership regarding process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives as an independent advisor on governance and controls.
  • Review policies, procedures, and operating standards for adequacy and consistency.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk exposure, and improve operational performance.
  • Benchmark business practices against industry standards and leading practices.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on governance, controls, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques to generate meaningful business insights.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline required.
• 4-7 years of progressive experience in internal audit and financial controls compliance.
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading audits independently from planning through reporting.
• One or more of the following certifications is preferred:
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Knowledge of SOX 404 and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
• Experience performing operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Requirements

• Travel is expected to be up to 15%, but may increase as business needs evolve.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $95,000-110,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations).
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance
  • Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
  • Many other additional voluntary benefits
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.